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Politics · AfricaZambia to sign US health deal after removing data clauses
Zambia is set to sign a revised five-year health agreement with the United States valued at $3.6 billion. The deal excludes clauses that would have required the African nation to share patient health data and specimens with the US government.
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Health · United StatesFTC Accuses Telehealth Firms of Deceptive Practices and Data Sharing
The Federal Trade Commission is suing telehealth companies, including Hims & Hers, for deceptive practices and sharing customer health data. Critics argue federal laws don't adequately cover these online health services, leading to privacy concerns and a lack of required medical consultations.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS military disables ad trackers on government devices
The US military has disabled advertising identifiers on government phones and computers. This move follows reports that commercially available location data could be used by foreign adversaries to track or target American personnel in the Middle East.
Middle East2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Politics · United States
Josh Hawley Investigates Flock Safety Over Data Practices
Senator Josh Hawley has launched an investigation into Flock Safety, a company that provides license plate reader cameras to law enforcement. The probe focuses on the company's data handling practices, following concerns about privacy and unauthorized access.
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Politics · United StatesStates sue Trump administration to block access to benefits recipients' data
Over 20 states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration to block federal access to personal data of millions receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, targets the administration's plan to collect sensitive information from recipients.
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